On this weeks show I give some tips on how to go vegan for people who understand and agree with the moral arguments for veganism, but aren’t quite sure how to actually go vegan. I give tips on food, clothing, personal/ home care products and more. I mention this recipe for Seitan and finish of with this recipe for vegan chocolate cake-in-a-cup:

Filling: Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth (30 secs). Pour mixture into crust and bake until top is slightly brown, about 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. For no bake cake omit cornstarch mixture. Texture will resemble a cream pie.

On this weeks show I talk about the myth that “vegans hate people”. I explain why human rights and animal rights are perfect together and talk about news stories involving Lady Gaga wearing a meat bikini and Morrissey calling Chinese a “subspecies” of humans for their treatment of animals.

On this weeks show I talk about 2 articles that recently appeared in the NZ Herald, one opinion article about free range and another story about a woman who threw a cat in a bin and later received death threats. I explain the problems with free range/ welfare reforms and explain why violence will not help the animal rights movement, and even if it did it would be immoral to use violence to try get what we want. I finish off the show by mentioning this recipe for chocolate peanut butter bars:

Ingredients:

2 cups crispy rice cereal, crushed

1 1/2 cups peanut butter

2 cups confectioners’ (icing) sugar

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp vegan butter/ margarine, melted, divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Generously butter a baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup of the butter, and vanilla. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

In a small saucepan melt together the chocolate chips and remaining 2 tbsp of butter, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Spread chocolate mixture over the top of the peanut butter mixture. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours to set.

This week in social studies everyone had to make a fact sheet about what is wrong with whaling. Everyone in the class was so upset by pictures of whaling and they were all talking about how wrong they thought whaling was. But then they’d go and have a hamburger for lunch. I discuss why all animals have a right to life, not just whales. I talk a bit about the problems of single issue campaigning, using the Sea Shepherds as a primary example. I explain the need for abolitionist veganism and finish off with this recipe for butter bean burgers:

1 onion, chopped finely

1 red or green pepper, chopped finely

1 carrot, grated

4 oz. (100g) breadcrumbs

1 tin butter beans

Ground cumin

Ground coriander

Chilli powder

Soya flour

Fry onion, carrot and pepper for 5 minutes.

Place them in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, 1 tsp. each of cumin, coriander and chilli. Add a little salt and pepper, 1 tbsp. soya flour. Mash the butter beans and add them. Mix well.

On this weeks show I talk about the problems of breeding and the importance of adopting nonhuman animals. I discuss why animals shouldn’t be property and talk about animals killed in shelters. Lastly, I read out this recipe for Cashew Cream:

Ingredients

1 C cashews (soaked in water overnight, drained and rinsed),

1/4 – 1/2 C water,

1 Tablespoon maple syrup,

1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Method:

Put all ingredients in a blender (water may need to be adjusted…too much makes it too runny) and blend away.